p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride

p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride (CAS 98-56-6), chemically 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene, is a halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon featuring chlorine and trifluoromethyl substituents on a benzene ring. It falls under HTS 2903.99.08.00 as a specifically enumerated halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 15.5%

If blended with solvents or stabilizers exceeding incidental levels

Additions rendering it suitable for specific transport rather than general chemical use move it from pure compounds (chapter 29) to chemical preparations (chapter 38).

2903.99Same rate: 15.5%

If not specifically enumerated and purity <99%

Other halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons fall in the residual 'Other' subheading within the same heading.

2903.69.90.00Lower: 3.7% vs 15.5%

If classified primarily by fluorine content over chlorination

Alternative halogen emphasis might shift to fluorinated hydrocarbons if not matching specific naming convention.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and CAS number documentation to verify identity as per chapter 29 notes for chemically defined compounds

Confirm purity specifications (>98%) to avoid reclassification as mixtures under chapter 38

Include end-use statements if destined for pesticide synthesis to facilitate customs clearance